North Dakota Administrative Code Title 27 - Job Service North Dakota
North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) – Title 27: Job Service North Dakota
Overview:
NDAC Title 27 outlines the administrative rules and regulations for Job Service North Dakota (JSND)—the state agency responsible for employment services, unemployment insurance, job training, and labor market information. These rules implement and enforce relevant sections of the North Dakota Century Code Title 52, primarily concerning unemployment insurance and workforce development.
Key Areas Covered in Title 27:
1. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Regulations
Eligibility Requirements
Defines what constitutes “able and available” for work.
Details on suitable work and disqualification criteria.
Claims Procedures
Steps for filing initial and continued claims.
Timeframes and documentation required.
Appeals Process
Rights of claimants and employers to appeal UI decisions.
Procedures for hearings and redeterminations.
Employer Contributions
Determination of employer tax rates.
Reporting and payment requirements for employers.
Penalties for late filings or underreporting.
2. Job Placement and Employment Services
Job referral practices, job matching standards, and client rights.
Rules governing priority service populations (e.g., veterans).
Coordination with federal workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
3. Labor Market Information
Requirements for the collection and dissemination of workforce and economic data.
Standards for confidentiality and reporting accuracy.
4. Program Integrity and Audits
Investigation of fraud or misuse of unemployment benefits.
Penalties for false statements by claimants or employers.
Administrative Processes & Oversight:
Rulemaking Authority: Job Service North Dakota is authorized to propose and enforce regulations under Title 27, subject to legislative oversight.
Appeals and Review: Disputed claims and employer tax issues can be appealed through established administrative hearing procedures.
Legal Basis:
Most of these rules support the statutory framework laid out in:
North Dakota Century Code Title 52 – Job Service
Federal regulations tied to unemployment insurance and workforce funding (U.S. Department of Labor)
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